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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 445.72 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 445.72 and 181.66 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 445.72 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/445.72 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 445.72 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 80,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,969.50/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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