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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 451.29 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 451.29 and 179.34 is: 268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 451.29 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/451.29 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 451.29 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 80,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,934.35/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.76

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