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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 445.43 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 445.43 and 114.38 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 445.43 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/445.43 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 445.43 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 50,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,945.48/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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