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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 445.74 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 445.74 and 80.74 is: 121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 445.74 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/445.74 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 445.74 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 35,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989.05/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.10

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