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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 450.54 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 450.54 and 178.46 is: 267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 450.54 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/450.54 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 450.54 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 80,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,401.12/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.76

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