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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 446.60 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 446.60 and 176.41 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 446.60 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/446.60 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 446.60 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 78,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783.82/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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