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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 445.90 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 445.90 and 175.58 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 445.90 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/445.90 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 445.90 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 78,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,291.12/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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