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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 453.17 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 453.17 and 178.87 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 453.17 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/453.17 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 453.17 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 81,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,058.52/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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