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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 449.28 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 449.28 and 178.04 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 449.28 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/449.28 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 449.28 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 79,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,989.81/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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