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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.32 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.32 and 175.14 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.32 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.32 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.32 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 77,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,993.34/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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