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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.75, 409.53 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.75, 409.53 and 180.32 is: 248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.75 : 409.53 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.75/409.53 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.75x = 409.53 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.75x = 73,846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,846.45/296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.85

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