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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 446.16 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 446.16 and 114.81 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 446.16 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/446.16 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 446.16 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 51,223.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,223.63/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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