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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.57, 444.90 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.57, 444.90 and 104.18 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.57 : 444.90 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.57/444.90 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.57x = 444.90 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.57x = 46,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,349.68/296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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