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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 445.10 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 445.10 and 181.22 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 445.10 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/445.10 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 445.10 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 80,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,657.89/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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