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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 400.86 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 400.86 and 180.48 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 400.86 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/400.86 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 400.86 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 72,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,347.21/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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