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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 451.95 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 451.95 and 179.66 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 451.95 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/451.95 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 451.95 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 81,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,195.08/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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