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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 448.17 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 448.17 and 177.09 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 448.17 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/448.17 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 448.17 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 79,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,366.43/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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