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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 369 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 369 and 180.09 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 369 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/369 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 369 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 66,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,453.21/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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