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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.02, 450.39 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.02, 450.39 and 178.34 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.02 : 450.39 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.02/450.39 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.02x = 450.39 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.02x = 80,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,322.55/300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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