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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.38, 448.51 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.38, 448.51 and 175.69 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.38 : 448.51 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.38/448.51 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.38x = 448.51 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.38x = 78,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,798.72/299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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