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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.09, 448.81 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.09, 448.81 and 177.59 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.09 : 448.81 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.09/448.81 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.09x = 448.81 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.09x = 79,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704.17/299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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