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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 445.58 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 445.58 and 173.74 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 445.58 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/445.58 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 445.58 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 77,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,413.47/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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