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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 445.99 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 445.99 and 114.76 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 445.99 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/445.99 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 445.99 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 51,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181.81/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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