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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 451.44 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 451.44 and 179.48 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 451.44 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/451.44 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 451.44 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 81,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,024.45/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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