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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 369.96 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 369.96 and 180.56 is: 249.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 369.96 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/369.96 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 369.96 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 66,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,799.98/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.33

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