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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 446.72 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 446.72 and 115.10 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 446.72 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/446.72 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 446.72 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 51,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,414.66/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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