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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 449.61 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 449.61 and 177.48 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 449.61 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/449.61 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 449.61 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 79,796.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,796.78/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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