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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.30, 448.34 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.30, 448.34 and 177.27 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.30 : 448.34 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.30/448.34 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.30x = 448.34 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.30x = 79,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474.55/299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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