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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 446.17 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 446.17 and 114.74 is: 172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 446.17 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/446.17 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 446.17 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 51,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,192.70/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.14

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