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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 445.91 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 445.91 and 175.77 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 445.91 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/445.91 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 445.91 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 78,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,376.72/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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