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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 447.18 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 447.18 and 176.31 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 447.18 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/447.18 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 447.18 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 78,842.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,842.31/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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