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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.67, 446.53 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.67, 446.53 and 115.13 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.67 : 446.53 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.67/446.53 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.67x = 446.53 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.67x = 51,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409.00/297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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