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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.24 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.24 and 114.20 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.24 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.24 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.24 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 50,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,846.41/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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