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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 454.73 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 454.73 and 179.73 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 454.73 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/454.73 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 454.73 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 81,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,728.62/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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