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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 392.04 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 392.04 and 180.29 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 392.04 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/392.04 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 392.04 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 70,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,681.87/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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