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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 297.60 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 297.60 and 176.40 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 297.60 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/297.60 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 297.60 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 52,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,496.64/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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