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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.05, 445.35 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.05, 445.35 and 179.89 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.05 : 445.35 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.05/445.35 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.05x = 445.35 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.05x = 80,116.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,116.42/297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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