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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.63 and 178.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.63 and 178.12 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.63 = 178.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.63 = 178.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.63 × 178.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 79,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909.98/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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