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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 445.30 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 445.30 and 104.52 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 445.30 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/445.30 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 445.30 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 46,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542.76/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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