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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.90, 444.48 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.90, 444.48 and 180.40 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.90 : 444.48 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.90/444.48 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.90x = 444.48 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.90x = 80,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,184.19/295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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