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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 462.51 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 462.51 and 180.54 is: 271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 462.51 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/462.51 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 462.51 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 83,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,501.56/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.13

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