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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 410.05 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 410.05 and 180.63 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 410.05 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/410.05 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 410.05 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 74,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,067.33/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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