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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.15, 410.01 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.15, 410.01 and 179.10 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.15 : 410.01 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.15/410.01 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.15x = 410.01 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.15x = 73,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,432.79/297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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