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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 445.92 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 445.92 and 175.47 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 445.92 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/445.92 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 445.92 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 78,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,245.58/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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