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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 446.18 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 446.18 and 175.85 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 446.18 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/446.18 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 446.18 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 78,457.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,457.64/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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