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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.43 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.43 and 180.59 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.43 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.43 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.43 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 67,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,074.69/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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