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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.14, 444.13 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.14, 444.13 and 113.44 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.14 : 444.13 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.14/444.13 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.14x = 444.13 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.14x = 50,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380.71/296.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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