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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 369.51 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 369.51 and 180.62 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 369.51 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/369.51 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 369.51 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 66,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,740.90/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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