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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 400.24 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 400.24 and 180.20 is: 270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 400.24 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/400.24 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 400.24 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 72,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,124.47/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.43

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