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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.17, 445.95 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.17, 445.95 and 182.34 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.17 : 445.95 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.17/445.95 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.17x = 445.95 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.17x = 81,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,314.52/298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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