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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 450.09 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 450.09 and 178.20 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 450.09 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/450.09 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 450.09 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 80,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,206.04/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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