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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 446.63 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 446.63 and 115.17 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 446.63 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/446.63 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 446.63 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 51,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,437.80/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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