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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.94, 372.26 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.94, 372.26 and 182.58 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.94 : 372.26 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.94/372.26 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.94x = 372.26 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.94x = 67,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,967.23/269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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