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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 448.36 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 448.36 and 177.64 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 448.36 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/448.36 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 448.36 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 79,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646.67/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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