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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 449.04 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 449.04 and 177.84 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 449.04 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/449.04 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 449.04 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 79,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857.27/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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