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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.36 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.36 and 176.68 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.36 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.36 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.36 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 79,039.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,039.56/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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