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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 447.30 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 447.30 and 176.51 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 447.30 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/447.30 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 447.30 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 78,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,950.69/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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