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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 444.94 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 444.94 and 111.54 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 444.94 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/444.94 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 444.94 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 49,630.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,630.00/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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