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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 446.13 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.36, 446.13 and 105 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.36 : 446.13 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.36/446.13 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.36x = 446.13 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.36x = 46,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,843.65/297.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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