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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 446.28 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 446.28 and 112.52 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 446.28 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/446.28 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 446.28 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 50,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,215.43/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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