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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 444.97 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 444.97 and 181.58 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 444.97 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/444.97 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 444.97 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 80,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,797.65/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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