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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.56 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.56 and 176.92 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.56 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.56 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.56 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 79,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712.39/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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