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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 448.86 and 177.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 448.86 and 177.78 is: 266.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 448.86 = 177.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/448.86 = 177.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 448.86 × 177.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 79,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,798.33/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.47

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