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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 445.78 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 445.78 and 181.85 is: 272.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 445.78 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/445.78 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 445.78 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 81,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,063.09/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.63

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