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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 452.38 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 452.38 and 179.80 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 452.38 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/452.38 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 452.38 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 81,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,337.92/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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