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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 446.51 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 446.51 and 105.30 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 446.51 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/446.51 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 446.51 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 47,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017.50/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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