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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 453.48 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 453.48 and 178.93 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 453.48 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/453.48 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 453.48 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 81,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,141.69/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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