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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 445.62 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 445.62 and 114.56 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 445.62 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/445.62 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 445.62 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 51,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,050.23/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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