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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.87, 453.86 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.87, 453.86 and 179.35 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.87 : 453.86 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.87/453.86 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.87x = 453.86 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.87x = 81,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,398.43/302.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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