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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.93, 446.70 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.93, 446.70 and 176.13 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.93 : 446.70 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.93/446.70 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.93x = 446.70 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.93x = 78,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,677.27/297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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