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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 452.70 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 452.70 and 178.52 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 452.70 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/452.70 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 452.70 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 80,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,813.74/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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