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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 451.11 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 451.11 and 178.17 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 451.11 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/451.11 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 451.11 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 80,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,374.27/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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