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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 445.70 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 445.70 and 114.57 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 445.70 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/445.70 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 445.70 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 51,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,064.14/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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