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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.80 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.80 and 175.70 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.80 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.80 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.80 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 78,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,327.06/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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