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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.27, 444.42 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.27, 444.42 and 111.15 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.27 : 444.42 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.27/444.42 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.27x = 444.42 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.27x = 49,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,398.52/296.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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