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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.38 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.38 and 180.48 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.38 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.38 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.38 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 72,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,260.58/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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