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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 451.54 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 451.54 and 179.04 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 451.54 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/451.54 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 451.54 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 80,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,843.72/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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