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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 400.66 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 400.66 and 180.55 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 400.66 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/400.66 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 400.66 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 72,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,339.16/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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