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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 445.10 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 445.10 and 114.21 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 445.10 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/445.10 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 445.10 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 50,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,834.30/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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