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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 444.49 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 444.49 and 113.74 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 444.49 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/444.49 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 444.49 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 50,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,554.90/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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