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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 447.05 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 447.05 and 105.51 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 447.05 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/447.05 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 447.05 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 47,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167.72/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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