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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 445.21 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 445.21 and 101.76 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 445.21 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/445.21 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 445.21 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 45,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,303.22/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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