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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.11, 448.67 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.11, 448.67 and 178.15 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.11 : 448.67 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.11/448.67 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.11x = 448.67 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.11x = 79,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,930.56/299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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