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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 451.50 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 451.50 and 178.72 is: 268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 451.50 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/451.50 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 451.50 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 80,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692.08/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.58

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