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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 451.96 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 451.96 and 179.80 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 451.96 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/451.96 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 451.96 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 81,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,262.41/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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