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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.69, 444.98 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.69, 444.98 and 101.69 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.69 : 444.98 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.69/444.98 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.69x = 444.98 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.69x = 45,248.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,248.05/296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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