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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.59, 444.94 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.59, 444.94 and 101.58 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.59 : 444.94 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.59/444.94 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.59x = 444.94 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.59x = 45,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,196.50/296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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