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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.83, 453.14 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.83, 453.14 and 178.66 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.83 : 453.14 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.83/453.14 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.83x = 453.14 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.83x = 80,956.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,956.79/301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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