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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 445.26 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 445.26 and 181.22 is: 272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 445.26 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/445.26 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 445.26 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 80,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,690.02/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.01

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