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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.79, 409.40 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.79, 409.40 and 180.15 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.79 : 409.40 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.79/409.40 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.79x = 409.40 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.79x = 73,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,752.51/296.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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