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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 446.03 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 446.03 and 114.69 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 446.03 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/446.03 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 446.03 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 51,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,155.18/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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