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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 420.16 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 420.16 and 180.11 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 420.16 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/420.16 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 420.16 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 75,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,672.47/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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