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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.22, 444.48 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.22, 444.48 and 113.73 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.22 : 444.48 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.22/444.48 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.22x = 444.48 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.22x = 50,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,550.71/296.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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