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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 445.06 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 445.06 and 80.29 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 445.06 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/445.06 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 445.06 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 35,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,731.64/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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