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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 449.79 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 449.79 and 177.96 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 449.79 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/449.79 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 449.79 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 80,044.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,044.63/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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