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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 445.83 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 445.83 and 175.26 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 445.83 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/445.83 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 445.83 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 78,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136.17/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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