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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.54, 444.43 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.54, 444.43 and 123.10 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.54 : 444.43 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.54/444.43 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.54x = 444.43 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.54x = 54,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,708.38/296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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