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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 445 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 445 and 114.02 is: 170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 445 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/445 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 445 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 50,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,738.90/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.99

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