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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.32, 449.07 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.32, 449.07 and 177.33 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.32 : 449.07 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.32/449.07 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.32x = 449.07 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.32x = 79,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,633.58/299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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