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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 445.72 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 445.72 and 114.49 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 445.72 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/445.72 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 445.72 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 51,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,030.48/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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