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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.25 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.25 and 180.54 is: 270.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.25 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.25 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.25 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 71,900.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,900.06/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.81

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