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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 444.98 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 444.98 and 114.07 is: 171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 444.98 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/444.98 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 444.98 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 50,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,758.87/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.16

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