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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.75, 449.47 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.75, 449.47 and 176.39 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.75 : 449.47 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.75/449.47 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.75x = 449.47 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.75x = 79,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,281.67/299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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