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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 444.54 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 444.54 and 181.24 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 444.54 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/444.54 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 444.54 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 80,568.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,568.43/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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