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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 446.36 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 446.36 and 105.13 is: 157.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 446.36 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/446.36 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 446.36 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 46,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925.83/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.71

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