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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.11, 445.44 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.11, 445.44 and 175.21 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.11 : 445.44 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.11/445.44 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.11x = 445.44 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.11x = 78,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,045.54/297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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