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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 400.62 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 400.62 and 180.63 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 400.62 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/400.62 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 400.62 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 72,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,363.99/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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