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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.43 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.43 and 179.36 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.43 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.43 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.43 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 80,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,967.59/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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