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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 451.80 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 451.80 and 179.61 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 451.80 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/451.80 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 451.80 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 81,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,147.80/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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