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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 451.04 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 451.04 and 179.80 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 451.04 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/451.04 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 451.04 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 81,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,094.97/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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