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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 444.86 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 444.86 and 104.13 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 444.86 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/444.86 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 444.86 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 46,323.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,323.27/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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