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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.63, 448.55 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.63, 448.55 and 177.13 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.63 : 448.55 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.63/448.55 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.63x = 448.55 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.63x = 79,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.98/298.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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