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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 448.07 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 448.07 and 177.76 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 448.07 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/448.07 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 448.07 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 79,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,648.92/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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