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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 454.07 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 454.07 and 180.89 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 454.07 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/454.07 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 454.07 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 82,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,133.55/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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