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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.53 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.53 and 123.68 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.53 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.53 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.53 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 55,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,103.15/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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