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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 369.48 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 369.48 and 180.32 is: 248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 369.48 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/369.48 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 369.48 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 66,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,624.63/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.88

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