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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 444.23 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 444.23 and 113.59 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 444.23 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/444.23 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 444.23 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 50,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,457.30/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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