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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.15, 452.88 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.15, 452.88 and 180.16 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.15 : 452.88 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.15/452.88 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.15x = 452.88 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.15x = 81,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,587.70/302.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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