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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 446.52 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 446.52 and 115.20 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 446.52 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/446.52 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 446.52 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 51,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,439.10/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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