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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 446.44 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 446.44 and 115.15 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 446.44 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/446.44 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 446.44 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 51,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,406.16/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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