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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.01, 454.51 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.01, 454.51 and 180.90 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.01 : 454.51 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.01/454.51 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.01x = 454.51 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.01x = 82,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,220.86/303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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