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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.71, 445.08 and 104.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.71, 445.08 and 104.35 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.71 : 445.08 = 104.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.71/445.08 = 104.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.71x = 445.08 × 104.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.71x = 46,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,444.10/296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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