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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 444.72 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 444.72 and 181.02 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 444.72 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/444.72 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 444.72 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 80,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,503.21/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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