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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 445.91 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 445.91 and 181.67 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 445.91 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/445.91 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 445.91 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 81,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,005.33/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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