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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.20 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.20 and 168.56 is: 252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.20 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.20 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.20 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 75,042.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042.91/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.57

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