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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 446.72 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 446.72 and 176.04 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 446.72 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/446.72 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 446.72 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 78,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,639.71/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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