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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.78, 448.26 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.78, 448.26 and 177.10 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.78 : 448.26 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.78/448.26 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.78x = 448.26 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.78x = 79,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,386.85/298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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