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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 445.08 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 445.08 and 181.20 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 445.08 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/445.08 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 445.08 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 80,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,647.59/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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