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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 452.31 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 452.31 and 179.92 is: 269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 452.31 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/452.31 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 452.31 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 81,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,379.62/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.44

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