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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 451.44 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 451.44 and 179.40 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 451.44 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/451.44 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 451.44 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 80,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,988.34/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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