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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 451.46 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 451.46 and 179.24 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 451.46 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/451.46 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 451.46 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 80,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919.69/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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