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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 445.75 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 445.75 and 175.29 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 445.75 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/445.75 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 445.75 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 78,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,135.52/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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