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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 445.07 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 445.07 and 114.07 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 445.07 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/445.07 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 445.07 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 50,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,766.34/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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