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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 453.60 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 453.60 and 179.20 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 453.60 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/453.60 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 453.60 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 81,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,285.12/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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