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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 446.67 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 446.67 and 176.09 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 446.67 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/446.67 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 446.67 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 78,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,651.89/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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