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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 371.04 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 371.04 and 180.52 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 371.04 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/371.04 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 371.04 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 66,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,980.14/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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