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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 454.38 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 454.38 and 180.92 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 454.38 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/454.38 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 454.38 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 82,205.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,205.35/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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