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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 392.34 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 392.34 and 180.04 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 392.34 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/392.34 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 392.34 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 70,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,636.89/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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