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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.53, 444.76 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.53, 444.76 and 123.16 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.53 : 444.76 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.53/444.76 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.53x = 444.76 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.53x = 54,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,776.64/296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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