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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 445.85 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 445.85 and 114.59 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 445.85 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/445.85 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 445.85 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 51,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,089.95/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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