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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 446.54 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 446.54 and 112.66 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 446.54 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/446.54 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 446.54 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 50,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,307.20/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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