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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 446.94 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 446.94 and 176.48 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 446.94 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/446.94 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 446.94 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 78,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,875.97/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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