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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 452.39 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 452.39 and 179.96 is: 269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 452.39 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/452.39 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 452.39 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 81,408.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,408.94/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.93

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