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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 452.94 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 452.94 and 180.48 is: 270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 452.94 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/452.94 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 452.94 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 81,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,746.61/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.54

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