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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.90, 445.35 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.90, 445.35 and 104.39 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.90 : 445.35 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.90/445.35 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.90x = 445.35 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.90x = 46,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491.20/296.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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