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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 445.70 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 445.70 and 104.63 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 445.70 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/445.70 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 445.70 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 46,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,631.62/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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