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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 452.24 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 452.24 and 179.23 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 452.24 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/452.24 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 452.24 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 81,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,054.98/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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