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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 369.05 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 369.05 and 180.21 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 369.05 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/369.05 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 369.05 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 66,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,506.50/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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