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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.44 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.44 and 177.48 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.44 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.44 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.44 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 79,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,589.13/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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