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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 450.68 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 450.68 and 178.86 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 450.68 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/450.68 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 450.68 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 80,608.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,608.62/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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