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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.33, 444.56 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.33, 444.56 and 104.09 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.33 : 444.56 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.33/444.56 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.33x = 444.56 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.33x = 46,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,273.73/296.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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