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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 446.76 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 446.76 and 115.21 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 446.76 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/446.76 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 446.76 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 51,471.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,471.22/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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