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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 444.97 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 444.97 and 113.99 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 444.97 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/444.97 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 444.97 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 50,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,721.56/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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