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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.16, 453.30 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.16, 453.30 and 180.54 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.16 : 453.30 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.16/453.30 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.16x = 453.30 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.16x = 81,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,838.78/302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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