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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.74, 444.84 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.74, 444.84 and 114.02 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.74 : 444.84 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.74/444.84 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.74x = 444.84 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.74x = 50,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,720.66/296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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