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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.68, 372.30 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.68, 372.30 and 181.62 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.68 : 372.30 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.68/372.30 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.68x = 372.30 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.68x = 67,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,616.22/269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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