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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 446.58 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 446.58 and 115.06 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 446.58 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/446.58 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 446.58 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 51,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,383.49/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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