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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 448.36 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 448.36 and 176.72 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 448.36 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/448.36 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 448.36 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 79,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234.18/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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