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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 450.88 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 450.88 and 178.80 is: 268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 450.88 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/450.88 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 450.88 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 80,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,617.34/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.15

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