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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 446.43 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 446.43 and 182.10 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 446.43 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/446.43 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 446.43 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 81,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,294.90/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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