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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 444.35 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 444.35 and 113.59 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 444.35 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/444.35 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 444.35 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 50,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,472.06/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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