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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 446.70 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 446.70 and 175.88 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 446.70 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/446.70 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 446.70 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 78,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,565.60/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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