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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.97, 386.09 and 180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.97, 386.09 and 180.75 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.97 : 386.09 = 180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.97/386.09 = 180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.97x = 386.09 × 180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.97x = 69,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,785.77/257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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