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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 420.29 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 420.29 and 180.14 is: 248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 420.29 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/420.29 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 420.29 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 75,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,708.71/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.60

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