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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 453.81 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 453.81 and 180.87 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 453.81 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/453.81 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 453.81 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 82,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,080.61/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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