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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 453.80 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 453.80 and 181.11 is: 271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 453.80 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/453.80 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 453.80 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 82,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,188.60/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.26

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