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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 444.49 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 444.49 and 113.58 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 444.49 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/444.49 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 444.49 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 50,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,484.89/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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