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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.73, 445.11 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.73, 445.11 and 114.09 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.73 : 445.11 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.73/445.11 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.73x = 445.11 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.73x = 50,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,782.60/296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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