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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 445.87 and 104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 445.87 and 104.97 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 445.87 = 104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/445.87 = 104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 445.87 × 104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 46,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,802.97/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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