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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 446.90 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 446.90 and 176.37 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 446.90 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/446.90 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 446.90 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 78,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,819.75/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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