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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 450.63 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 450.63 and 179.11 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 450.63 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/450.63 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 450.63 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 80,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,712.34/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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