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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.88, 449.28 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.88, 449.28 and 178.08 is: 266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.88 : 449.28 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.88/449.28 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.88x = 449.28 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.88x = 80,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,007.78/299.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.80

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