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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 445.76 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 445.76 and 181.59 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 445.76 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/445.76 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 445.76 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 80,945.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,945.56/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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