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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 444.44 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 444.44 and 104.10 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 444.44 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/444.44 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 444.44 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 46,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.20/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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