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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.64 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.64 and 177.32 is: 265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.64 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.64 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.64 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 79,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552.84/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.96

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