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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.50, 444.53 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.50, 444.53 and 180.92 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.50 : 444.53 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.50/444.53 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.50x = 444.53 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.50x = 80,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424.37/296.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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