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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 445.94 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 445.94 and 114.65 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 445.94 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/445.94 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 445.94 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 51,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,124.22/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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