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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 445.55 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 445.55 and 114.37 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 445.55 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/445.55 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 445.55 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 50,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.87/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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