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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.47, 446.16 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.47, 446.16 and 81 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.47 : 446.16 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.47/446.16 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.47x = 446.16 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.47x = 36,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138.81/297.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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