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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 444.98 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 444.98 and 114.14 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 444.98 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/444.98 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 444.98 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 50,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,790.02/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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