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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 447.46 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 447.46 and 176.75 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 447.46 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/447.46 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 447.46 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 79,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,088.56/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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