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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 446.68 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 446.68 and 176.20 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 446.68 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/446.68 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 446.68 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 78,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,705.02/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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