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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 445.68 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 445.68 and 123.66 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 445.68 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/445.68 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 445.68 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 55,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112.79/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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