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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 445.45 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 445.45 and 114.43 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 445.45 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/445.45 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 445.45 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 50,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,972.49/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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