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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 451.80 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 451.80 and 179.37 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 451.80 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/451.80 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 451.80 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 81,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,039.37/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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