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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 446.31 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 446.31 and 176.16 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 446.31 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/446.31 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 446.31 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 78,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,620.18/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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