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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.87, 445.34 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.87, 445.34 and 77.53 is: 116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.87 : 445.34 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.87/445.34 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.87x = 445.34 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.87x = 34,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,528.16/296.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.31

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