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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 445.65 and 181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 445.65 and 181.83 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 445.65 = 181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/445.65 = 181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 445.65 × 181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 81,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,032.54/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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