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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.71, 446.11 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.71, 446.11 and 175.84 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.71 : 446.11 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.71/446.11 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.71x = 446.11 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.71x = 78,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,442.43/297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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