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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 453.63 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 453.63 and 180.66 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 453.63 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/453.63 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 453.63 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 81,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,949.62/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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