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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 449.96 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 449.96 and 178.24 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 449.96 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/449.96 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 449.96 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 80,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,200.87/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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