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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.77, 447.44 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.77, 447.44 and 176.66 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.77 : 447.44 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.77/447.44 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.77x = 447.44 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.77x = 79,043.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,043.31/298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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