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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 400.51 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 400.51 and 180.45 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 400.51 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/400.51 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 400.51 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 72,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,272.03/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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