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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 445.49 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 445.49 and 104.63 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 445.49 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/445.49 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 445.49 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 46,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,609.65/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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