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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 452.51 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 452.51 and 180.11 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 452.51 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/452.51 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 452.51 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 81,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,500.90/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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