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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 444.96 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 444.96 and 114.05 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 444.96 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/444.96 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 444.96 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 50,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,745.46/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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