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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 448.02 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 448.02 and 176.84 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 448.02 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/448.02 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 448.02 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 79,227.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,227.86/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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