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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 446.56 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 446.56 and 176 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 446.56 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/446.56 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 446.56 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 78,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,593.68/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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