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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 449.85 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 449.85 and 178.32 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 449.85 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/449.85 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 449.85 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 80,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,217.25/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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