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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 401.18 and 180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 401.18 and 180.78 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 401.18 = 180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/401.18 = 180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 401.18 × 180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 72,524.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,524.42/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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