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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 445.04 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 445.04 and 114.09 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 445.04 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/445.04 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 445.04 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 50,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774.04/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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