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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 446.12 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 446.12 and 105.04 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 446.12 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/446.12 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 446.12 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 46,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.44/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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