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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 452.67 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 452.67 and 180.15 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 452.67 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/452.67 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 452.67 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 81,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,548.50/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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