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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 445.51 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 445.51 and 181.45 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 445.51 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/445.51 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 445.51 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 80,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,836.90/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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