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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 449.64 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 449.64 and 178.24 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 449.64 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/449.64 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 449.64 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 80,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,143.83/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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