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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 400.98 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 400.98 and 180.72 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 400.98 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/400.98 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 400.98 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 72,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,465.11/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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