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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.86, 445.92 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.86, 445.92 and 181.37 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.86 : 445.92 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.86/445.92 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.86x = 445.92 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.86x = 80,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,873.37/296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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