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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 445.98 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 445.98 and 114.75 is: 172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 445.98 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/445.98 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 445.98 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 51,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,176.21/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.02

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