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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.36 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.36 and 104.58 is: 156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.36 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.36 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.36 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 46,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575.75/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.82

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