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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.60 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.60 and 175.16 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.60 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.60 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.60 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 78,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,051.30/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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