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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 445.80 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 445.80 and 175.50 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 445.80 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/445.80 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 445.80 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 78,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,238.56/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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