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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 446.25 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 446.25 and 175.77 is: 263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 446.25 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/446.25 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 446.25 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 78,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,437.36/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.33

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