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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 596.66 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 596.66 and 181.29 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 596.66 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/596.66 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 596.66 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 108,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,167.58/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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