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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 447.68 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 447.68 and 176.86 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 447.68 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/447.68 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 447.68 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 79,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,176.68/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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