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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 451.86 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 451.86 and 178.67 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 451.86 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/451.86 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 451.86 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 80,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,731.57/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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