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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450 and 178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450 and 178.26 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450 = 178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450 = 178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450 × 178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 80,217
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,217/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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