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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 451.29 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 451.29 and 178.30 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 451.29 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/451.29 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 451.29 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 80,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,466.24/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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