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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 447.89 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 447.89 and 177.12 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 447.89 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/447.89 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 447.89 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 79,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,329.39/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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