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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.67 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.67 and 175.43 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.67 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.67 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.67 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 78,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,184.78/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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