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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 448.01 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 448.01 and 177.18 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 448.01 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/448.01 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 448.01 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 79,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,378.41/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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