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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.15, 448.01 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.15, 448.01 and 177.03 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.15 : 448.01 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.15/448.01 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.15x = 448.01 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.15x = 79,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,310.33/299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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