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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 453.24 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 453.24 and 180.54 is: 270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 453.24 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/453.24 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 453.24 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 81,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,827.95/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.92

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