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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 369.32 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 369.32 and 180.43 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 369.32 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/369.32 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 369.32 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 66,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,633.66/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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