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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 450.16 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 450.16 and 178.56 is: 267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 450.16 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/450.16 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 450.16 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 80,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,380.57/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.74

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