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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.36 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.36 and 104.57 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.36 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.36 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.36 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 46,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571.30/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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