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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 446.57 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 446.57 and 168 is: 251.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 446.57 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/446.57 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 446.57 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 75,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,022.92/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.80

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