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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 444.83 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 444.83 and 113.99 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 444.83 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/444.83 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 444.83 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 50,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703.38/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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