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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 447.21 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 447.21 and 169.50 is: 254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 447.21 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/447.21 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 447.21 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 75,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,802.10/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.66

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