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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 445.50 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 445.50 and 181.48 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 445.50 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/445.50 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 445.50 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 80,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,849.34/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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