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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.82, 449.10 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.82, 449.10 and 177.69 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.82 : 449.10 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.82/449.10 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.82x = 449.10 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.82x = 79,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,800.58/299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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