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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 445.56 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 445.56 and 104.72 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 445.56 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/445.56 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 445.56 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 46,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.04/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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