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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.45, 371.38 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.45, 371.38 and 180.77 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.45 : 371.38 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.45/371.38 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.45x = 371.38 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.45x = 67,134.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,134.36/269.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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