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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 445.72 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 445.72 and 168.63 is: 252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 445.72 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/445.72 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 445.72 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 75,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,159.11/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.94

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