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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 453.56 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 453.56 and 180.90 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 453.56 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/453.56 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 453.56 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 82,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,048.10/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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