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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 448.34 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 448.34 and 177.17 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 448.34 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/448.34 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 448.34 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 79,429.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,429.27/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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