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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 448.67 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 448.67 and 175.87 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 448.67 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/448.67 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 448.67 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 78,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,905.35/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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