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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 444.20 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 444.20 and 113.74 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 444.20 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/444.20 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 444.20 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 50,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,521.63/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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