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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 444.87 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 444.87 and 104.34 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 444.87 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/444.87 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 444.87 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 46,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417.74/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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