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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 446.77 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 446.77 and 115.12 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 446.77 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/446.77 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 446.77 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 51,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,432.22/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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