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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 446.04 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 446.04 and 181.62 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 446.04 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/446.04 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 446.04 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 81,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,009.78/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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