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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 450.12 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 450.12 and 178 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 450.12 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/450.12 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 450.12 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 80,121.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,121.36/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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