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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.54, 444.74 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.54, 444.74 and 80.12 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.54 : 444.74 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.54/444.74 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.54x = 444.74 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.54x = 35,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.57/296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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