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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 420.17 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 420.17 and 180.15 is: 248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 420.17 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/420.17 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 420.17 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 75,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,692.72/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.59

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