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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 446.62 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 446.62 and 176.12 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 446.62 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/446.62 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 446.62 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 78,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,658.71/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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