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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 452.18 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 452.18 and 179.86 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 452.18 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/452.18 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 452.18 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 81,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,329.09/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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