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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 448.94 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 448.94 and 177.62 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 448.94 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/448.94 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 448.94 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 79,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,740.72/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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