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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.20, 444.37 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.20, 444.37 and 113.61 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.20 : 444.37 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.20/444.37 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.20x = 444.37 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.20x = 50,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,482.65/296.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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