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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 444.45 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 444.45 and 120.56 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 444.45 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/444.45 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 444.45 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 53,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,581.12/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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