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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.69 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.69 and 179.64 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.69 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.69 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.69 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 81,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,141.59/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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