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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 445.92 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 445.92 and 112.31 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 445.92 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/445.92 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 445.92 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 50,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,083.65/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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