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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 446.79 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 446.79 and 174.54 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 446.79 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/446.79 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 446.79 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 77,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,982.73/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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