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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 452.62 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 452.62 and 180.04 is: 270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 452.62 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/452.62 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 452.62 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 81,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,489.70/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.16

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