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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 445.10 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 445.10 and 114.18 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 445.10 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/445.10 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 445.10 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 50,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,821.52/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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