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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.85, 446.19 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.85, 446.19 and 174.10 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.85 : 446.19 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.85/446.19 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.85x = 446.19 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.85x = 77,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,681.68/297.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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