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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 409.14 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 409.14 and 180 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 409.14 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/409.14 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 409.14 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 73,645.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,645.20/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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