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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.00, 448.97 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.00, 448.97 and 177.80 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.00 : 448.97 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.00/448.97 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.00x = 448.97 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.00x = 79,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,825.42/299.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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