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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.51, 368.88 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.51, 368.88 and 180.03 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.51 : 368.88 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.51/368.88 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.51x = 368.88 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.51x = 66,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,409.47/267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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