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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 452.80 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 452.80 and 180.72 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 452.80 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/452.80 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 452.80 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 81,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,830.02/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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