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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.66, 447.65 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.66, 447.65 and 176.55 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.66 : 447.65 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.66/447.65 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.66x = 447.65 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.66x = 79,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,034.98/298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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