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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.36 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.36 and 113.53 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.36 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.36 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.36 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 50,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,446.77/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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