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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.39 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.39 and 111.84 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.39 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.39 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.39 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 49,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,812.42/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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