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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 446.45 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 446.45 and 105.25 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 446.45 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/446.45 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 446.45 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 46,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.86/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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