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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 443.98 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 443.98 and 113.32 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 443.98 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/443.98 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 443.98 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 50,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,311.81/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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