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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 449.91 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 449.91 and 178.68 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 449.91 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/449.91 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 449.91 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 80,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,389.92/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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