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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 445.93 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 445.93 and 175.42 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 445.93 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/445.93 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 445.93 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 78,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,223.49/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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