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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 445.54 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 445.54 and 181.12 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 445.54 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/445.54 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 445.54 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 80,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,694.64/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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