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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.70, 446.72 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.70, 446.72 and 115.09 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.70 : 446.72 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.70/446.72 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.70x = 446.72 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.70x = 51,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,413.00/297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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