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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.59, 372.16 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.59, 372.16 and 181.22 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.59 : 372.16 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.59/372.16 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.59x = 372.16 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.59x = 67,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,442.84/269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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