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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 445.68 and 169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 445.68 and 169.15 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 445.68 = 169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/445.68 = 169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 445.68 × 169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 75,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,386.77/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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