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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.61, 449.19 and 177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.61, 449.19 and 177.71 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.61 : 449.19 = 177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.61/449.19 = 177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.61x = 449.19 × 177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.61x = 79,823.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,823.31/299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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