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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 444.60 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 444.60 and 123.16 is: 184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 444.60 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/444.60 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 444.60 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 54,756.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,756.94/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.67

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