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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.50 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.50 and 168.76 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.50 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.50 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.50 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 75,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,182.58/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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