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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.73, 391.53 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.73, 391.53 and 180.43 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.73 : 391.53 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.73/391.53 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.73x = 391.53 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.73x = 70,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,643.46/261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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