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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.58, 444.96 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.58, 444.96 and 91.17 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.58 : 444.96 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.58/444.96 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.58x = 444.96 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.58x = 40,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,567.00/296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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