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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 393.12 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 393.12 and 180.66 is: 271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 393.12 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/393.12 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 393.12 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 71,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,022.53/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.11

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