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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 451.44 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 451.44 and 179.82 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 451.44 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/451.44 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 451.44 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 81,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,177.94/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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