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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 446.96 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 446.96 and 81.59 is: 122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 446.96 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/446.96 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 446.96 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 36,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,465.44/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.37

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