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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 450.16 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 450.16 and 178.45 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 450.16 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/450.16 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 450.16 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 80,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,332.01/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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