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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 451.85 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 451.85 and 179.97 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 451.85 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/451.85 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 451.85 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 81,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,318.54/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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