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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 445.50 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 445.50 and 175.27 is: 262.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 445.50 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/445.50 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 445.50 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 78,082.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,082.79/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.58

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