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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 444.08 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 444.08 and 113.56 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 444.08 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/444.08 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 444.08 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 50,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,428.90/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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