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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 450.18 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 450.18 and 178.31 is: 267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 450.18 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/450.18 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 450.18 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 80,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,271.60/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.47

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