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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.56, 453.03 and 180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.56, 453.03 and 180.52 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.56 : 453.03 = 180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.56/453.03 = 180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.56x = 453.03 × 180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.56x = 81,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,780.98/302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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