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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 447.85 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 447.85 and 176.46 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 447.85 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/447.85 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 447.85 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 79,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,027.61/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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