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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.35, 444.60 and 113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.35, 444.60 and 113.75 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.35 : 444.60 = 113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.35/444.60 = 113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.35x = 444.60 × 113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.35x = 50,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,575.36/296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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