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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 448.29 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 448.29 and 176.67 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 448.29 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/448.29 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 448.29 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 79,199.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,199.39/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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