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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 452.41 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 452.41 and 179.93 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 452.41 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/452.41 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 452.41 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 81,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,402.81/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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