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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.62, 444.99 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.62, 444.99 and 101.64 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.62 : 444.99 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.62/444.99 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.62x = 444.99 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.62x = 45,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,228.78/296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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