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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 447.99 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 447.99 and 176.75 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 447.99 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/447.99 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 447.99 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 79,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,182.69/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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