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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 450.12 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 450.12 and 177.96 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 450.12 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/450.12 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 450.12 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 80,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,103.36/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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