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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 368.94 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 368.94 and 180.16 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 368.94 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/368.94 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 368.94 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 66,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,468.23/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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