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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.61, 451.62 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.61, 451.62 and 178.96 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.61 : 451.62 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.61/451.62 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.61x = 451.62 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.61x = 80,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,821.92/300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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