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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 409.42 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 409.42 and 180.32 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 409.42 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/409.42 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 409.42 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 73,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,826.61/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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