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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 445.62 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 445.62 and 114.47 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 445.62 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/445.62 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 445.62 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 51,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,010.12/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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