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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 445.24 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 445.24 and 104.31 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 445.24 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/445.24 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 445.24 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 46,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443.58/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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