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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 444.06 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 444.06 and 113.48 is: 170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 444.06 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/444.06 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 444.06 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 50,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,391.93/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.20

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