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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.86 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.86 and 180.59 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.86 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.86 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.86 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 74,014.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014.57/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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