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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 445.97 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 445.97 and 175.75 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 445.97 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/445.97 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 445.97 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 78,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377.23/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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