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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 371.63 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 371.63 and 180.87 is: 249.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 371.63 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/371.63 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 371.63 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 67,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,215.81/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.65

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