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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.58 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.58 and 114.35 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.58 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.58 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.58 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 50,951.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951.60/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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