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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 446.04 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 446.04 and 181.98 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 446.04 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/446.04 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 446.04 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 81,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,170.36/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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