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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.38, 393.54 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.38, 393.54 and 180.24 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.38 : 393.54 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.38/393.54 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.38x = 393.54 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.38x = 70,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,931.65/262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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