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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 445.74 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 445.74 and 123.72 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 445.74 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/445.74 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 445.74 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 55,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,146.95/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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