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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 451.58 and 179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 451.58 and 179.23 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 451.58 = 179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/451.58 = 179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 451.58 × 179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 80,935.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935.79/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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