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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.16, 371.74 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.16, 371.74 and 181.68 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.16 : 371.74 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.16/371.74 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.16x = 371.74 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.16x = 67,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,536.22/269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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