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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 401.43 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 401.43 and 180.87 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 401.43 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/401.43 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 401.43 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 72,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,605.41/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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