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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 453.14 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 453.14 and 180.90 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 453.14 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/453.14 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 453.14 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 81,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,972.80/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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