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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 444.75 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 444.75 and 111.45 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 444.75 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/444.75 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 444.75 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 49,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,565.72/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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