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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 450.45 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 450.45 and 179.10 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 450.45 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/450.45 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 450.45 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 80,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,675.60/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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