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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 445.84 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 445.84 and 123.96 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 445.84 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/445.84 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 445.84 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 55,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,266.33/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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