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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 446.28 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 446.28 and 105.16 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 446.28 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/446.28 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 446.28 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 46,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,930.80/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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