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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.59, 409.11 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.59, 409.11 and 180.10 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.59 : 409.11 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.59/409.11 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.59x = 409.11 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.59x = 73,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,680.71/296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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