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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 445.69 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 445.69 and 114.43 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 445.69 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/445.69 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 445.69 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 50,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,997.51/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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