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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.82 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.82 and 179.99 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.82 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.82 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.82 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 81,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,502.17/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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