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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.74, 453.43 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.74, 453.43 and 180.70 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.74 : 453.43 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.74/453.43 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.74x = 453.43 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.74x = 81,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,934.80/302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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