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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 444.86 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 444.86 and 113.89 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 444.86 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/444.86 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 444.86 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 50,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665.11/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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