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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.26, 444.45 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.26, 444.45 and 113.65 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.26 : 444.45 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.26/444.45 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.26x = 444.45 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.26x = 50,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,511.74/296.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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