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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.16, 410.12 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.16, 410.12 and 180.80 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.16 : 410.12 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.16/410.12 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.16x = 410.12 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.16x = 74,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,149.70/297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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