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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 449.16 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 449.16 and 178.56 is: 267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 449.16 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/449.16 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 449.16 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 80,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,202.01/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.84

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