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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 445.11 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 445.11 and 181.95 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 445.11 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/445.11 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 445.11 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 80,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,987.76/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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