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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 449.35 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 449.35 and 178.55 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 449.35 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/449.35 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 449.35 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 80,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232.96/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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