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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 447.02 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 447.02 and 176.68 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 447.02 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/447.02 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 447.02 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 78,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,979.49/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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