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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.11, 409.95 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.11, 409.95 and 180.65 is: 249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.11 : 409.95 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.11/409.95 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.11x = 409.95 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.11x = 74,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,057.47/297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.26

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