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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 446.49 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 446.49 and 115.05 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 446.49 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/446.49 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 446.49 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 51,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,368.67/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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