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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 445.65 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 445.65 and 181.68 is: 272.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 445.65 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/445.65 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 445.65 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 80,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,963.34/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.23

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