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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 444.89 and 80.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 444.89 and 80.16 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 444.89 = 80.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/444.89 = 80.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 444.89 × 80.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 35,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,660.91/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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