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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 369.24 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 369.24 and 180.24 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 369.24 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/369.24 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 369.24 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 66,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,551.82/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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