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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 445.66 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 445.66 and 114.52 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 445.66 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/445.66 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 445.66 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 51,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,036.98/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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