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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 409.53 and 180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 409.53 and 180.38 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 409.53 = 180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/409.53 = 180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 409.53 × 180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 73,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871.02/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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