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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 449.40 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 449.40 and 177.82 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 449.40 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/449.40 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 449.40 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 79,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,912.31/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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