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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 446.58 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 446.58 and 176.16 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 446.58 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/446.58 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 446.58 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 78,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,669.53/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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