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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 444.50 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 444.50 and 111.26 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 444.50 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/444.50 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 444.50 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 49,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,455.07/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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