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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 445.94 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 445.94 and 175.70 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 445.94 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/445.94 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 445.94 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 78,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351.66/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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