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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 444.86 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 444.86 and 123.17 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 444.86 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/444.86 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 444.86 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 54,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,791.49/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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