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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 409.48 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 409.48 and 180.26 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 409.48 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/409.48 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 409.48 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 73,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,812.86/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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