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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 444.74 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 444.74 and 114.02 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 444.74 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/444.74 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 444.74 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 50,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,706.46/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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