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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 444.28 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 444.28 and 113.46 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 444.28 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/444.28 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 444.28 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 50,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,408.01/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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