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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 445.06 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 445.06 and 175.49 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 445.06 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/445.06 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 445.06 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 78,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,103.58/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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