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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 464.53 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 464.53 and 180.16 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 464.53 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/464.53 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 464.53 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 83,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,689.72/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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