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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 449.01 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 449.01 and 177.66 is: 266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 449.01 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/449.01 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 449.01 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 79,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771.12/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.17

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