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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.41 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.41 and 114.41 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.41 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.41 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.41 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 50,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,959.36/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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