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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 368.82 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 368.82 and 180.08 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 368.82 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/368.82 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 368.82 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 66,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,417.11/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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