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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.02, 448.73 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.02, 448.73 and 175.73 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.02 : 448.73 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.02/448.73 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.02x = 448.73 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.02x = 78,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,855.32/299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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