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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 447.75 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 447.75 and 176.76 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 447.75 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/447.75 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 447.75 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 79,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,144.29/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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