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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 453.16 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 453.16 and 180.56 is: 270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 453.16 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/453.16 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 453.16 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 81,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,822.57/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.74

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