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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.95, 444.89 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.95, 444.89 and 181.34 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.95 : 444.89 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.95/444.89 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.95x = 444.89 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.95x = 80,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,676.35/296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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