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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.85, 445.14 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.85, 445.14 and 114.33 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.85 : 445.14 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.85/445.14 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.85x = 445.14 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.85x = 50,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,892.86/296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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