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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 444.89 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 444.89 and 181.10 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 444.89 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/444.89 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 444.89 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 80,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,566.45/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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