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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 444.42 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 444.42 and 180.60 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 444.42 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/444.42 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 444.42 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 80,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,262.25/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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