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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 445.38 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 445.38 and 175.25 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 445.38 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/445.38 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 445.38 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 78,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,050.62/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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