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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.13, 410.24 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.13, 410.24 and 180.89 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.13 : 410.24 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.13/410.24 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.13x = 410.24 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.13x = 74,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,207.41/297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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