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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 445.81 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 445.81 and 102.16 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 445.81 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/445.81 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 445.81 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 45,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,543.25/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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