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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.63, 444.45 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.63, 444.45 and 180.72 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.63 : 444.45 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.63/444.45 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.63x = 444.45 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.63x = 80,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,320.10/296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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