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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.57, 400.21 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.57, 400.21 and 180.29 is: 270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.57 : 400.21 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.57/400.21 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.57x = 400.21 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.57x = 72,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,154.41/266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.67

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