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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.51, 443.61 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.51, 443.61 and 180.95 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.51 : 443.61 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.51/443.61 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.51x = 443.61 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.51x = 80,269.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,269.01/296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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