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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 445.17 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 445.17 and 114.14 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 445.17 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/445.17 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 445.17 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 50,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,809.48/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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