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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.72, 450.04 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.72, 450.04 and 178.04 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.72 : 450.04 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.72/450.04 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.72x = 450.04 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.72x = 80,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,125.12/299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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