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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.16 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.16 and 178.38 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.16 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.16 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.16 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 80,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,299.09/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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