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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 445.02 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 445.02 and 114.13 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 445.02 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/445.02 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 445.02 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 50,790.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,790.13/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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