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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.55, 450.83 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.55, 450.83 and 178.79 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.55 : 450.83 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.55/450.83 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.55x = 450.83 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.55x = 80,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,601.42/300.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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