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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.82, 446.66 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.82, 446.66 and 115.12 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.82 : 446.66 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.82/446.66 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.82x = 446.66 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.82x = 51,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,419.50/297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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