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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 446.49 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 446.49 and 115.01 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 446.49 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/446.49 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 446.49 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 51,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,348.58/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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