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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 446.68 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 446.68 and 112.63 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 446.68 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/446.68 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 446.68 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 50,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,307.34/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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