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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 369.54 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 369.54 and 180.54 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 369.54 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/369.54 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 369.54 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 66,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,716.75/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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