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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 453.80 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 453.80 and 180.92 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 453.80 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/453.80 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 453.80 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 82,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,101.50/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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