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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.15, 443.61 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.15, 443.61 and 180.32 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.15 : 443.61 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.15/443.61 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.15x = 443.61 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.15x = 79,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,989.54/296.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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