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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 451.48 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 451.48 and 179.66 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 451.48 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/451.48 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 451.48 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 81,112.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112.90/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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