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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 451.65 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 451.65 and 179.45 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 451.65 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/451.65 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 451.65 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 81,048.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048.59/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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