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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.80, 372.34 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.80, 372.34 and 182.68 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.80 : 372.34 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.80/372.34 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.80x = 372.34 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.80x = 68,019.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,019.07/269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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