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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 446.81 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 446.81 and 175.95 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 446.81 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/446.81 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 446.81 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 78,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,615.34/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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