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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 446.15 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 446.15 and 114.89 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 446.15 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/446.15 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 446.15 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 51,259.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,259.58/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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