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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 455.24 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 455.24 and 180.93 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 455.24 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/455.24 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 455.24 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 82,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,365.67/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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