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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 446.55 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 446.55 and 115.14 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 446.55 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/446.55 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 446.55 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 51,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.77/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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