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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.52, 444.76 and 104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.52, 444.76 and 104.12 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.52 : 444.76 = 104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.52/444.76 = 104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.52x = 444.76 × 104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.52x = 46,308.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,308.41/296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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