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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 447.03 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 447.03 and 115.46 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 447.03 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/447.03 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 447.03 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 51,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,613.53/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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