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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 453.57 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 453.57 and 180.89 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 453.57 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/453.57 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 453.57 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 82,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,046.28/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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