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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 449.75 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 449.75 and 176.58 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 449.75 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/449.75 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 449.75 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 79,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,415.61/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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