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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 450.31 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 450.31 and 178.59 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 450.31 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/450.31 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 450.31 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 80,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,420.86/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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