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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.09, 453.11 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.09, 453.11 and 180.07 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.09 : 453.11 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.09/453.11 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.09x = 453.11 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.09x = 81,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,589.48/302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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