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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 446.43 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 446.43 and 115.14 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 446.43 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/446.43 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 446.43 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 51,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,401.95/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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