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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.10 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.10 and 176.91 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.10 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.10 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.10 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 79,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,272.49/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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