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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.06 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.06 and 176.56 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.06 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.06 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.06 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 78,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932.91/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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