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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 450.97 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 450.97 and 177.39 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 450.97 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/450.97 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 450.97 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 79,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,997.57/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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