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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.47 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.47 and 80.55 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.47 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.47 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.47 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 35,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,882.61/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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