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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.34, 449.06 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.34, 449.06 and 177.45 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.34 : 449.06 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.34/449.06 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.34x = 449.06 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.34x = 79,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,684.81/299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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