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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.98 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.98 and 178.66 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.98 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.98 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.98 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 80,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,393.43/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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