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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 446.74 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 446.74 and 115.12 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 446.74 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/446.74 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 446.74 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 51,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,429.30/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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