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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 446.52 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 446.52 and 115.08 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 446.52 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/446.52 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 446.52 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 51,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385.52/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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