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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 449.91 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 449.91 and 178.22 is: 267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 449.91 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/449.91 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 449.91 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 80,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,180.71/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.04

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