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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.74, 447.66 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.74, 447.66 and 176.76 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.74 : 447.66 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.74/447.66 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.74x = 447.66 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.74x = 79,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,128.38/298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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