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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.40, 448.29 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.40, 448.29 and 177.45 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.40 : 448.29 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.40/448.29 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.40x = 448.29 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.40x = 79,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,549.06/299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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