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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 451.28 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 451.28 and 178.88 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 451.28 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/451.28 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 451.28 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 80,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,724.97/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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