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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 446.27 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 446.27 and 176.19 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 446.27 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/446.27 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 446.27 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 78,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,627.43/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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