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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 445.66 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 445.66 and 112.12 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 445.66 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/445.66 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 445.66 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 49,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,967.68/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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