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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 453.90 and 180.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 453.90 and 180.83 is: 271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 453.90 = 180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/453.90 = 180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 453.90 × 180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 82,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,080.55/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.31

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