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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 453.12 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 453.12 and 180.24 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 453.12 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/453.12 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 453.12 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 81,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,670.35/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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