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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.71, 372.09 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.71, 372.09 and 182.44 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.71 : 372.09 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.71/372.09 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.71x = 372.09 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.71x = 67,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,884.10/269.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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