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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 446.59 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 446.59 and 180.44 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 446.59 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/446.59 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 446.59 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 80,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,582.70/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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