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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 443.84 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 443.84 and 113.37 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 443.84 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/443.84 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 443.84 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 50,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,317.57/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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