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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 452.92 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 452.92 and 179.38 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 452.92 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/452.92 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 452.92 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 81,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,242.83/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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