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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 452.42 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 452.42 and 180.64 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 452.42 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/452.42 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 452.42 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 81,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,725.15/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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