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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.61 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.61 and 178.97 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.61 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.61 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.61 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 73,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,306.30/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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