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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.66, 445.03 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.66, 445.03 and 114.30 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.66 : 445.03 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.66/445.03 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.66x = 445.03 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.66x = 50,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,866.64/296.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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