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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 446.17 and 105.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 446.17 and 105.13 is: 157.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 446.17 = 105.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/446.17 = 105.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 446.17 × 105.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 46,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,905.85/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.59

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