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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.61, 447.92 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.61, 447.92 and 177.65 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.61 : 447.92 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.61/447.92 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.61x = 447.92 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.61x = 79,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572.10/298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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