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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 445.40 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 445.40 and 104.48 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 445.40 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/445.40 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 445.40 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 46,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,535.39/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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