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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 445.02 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 445.02 and 104.25 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 445.02 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/445.02 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 445.02 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 46,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,393.34/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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