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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 452.40 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 452.40 and 179.88 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 452.40 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/452.40 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 452.40 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 81,377.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,377.71/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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