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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 445.06 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 445.06 and 104.44 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 445.06 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/445.06 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 445.06 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 46,482.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,482.07/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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