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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 446.29 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 446.29 and 114.96 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 446.29 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/446.29 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 446.29 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 51,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305.50/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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