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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.19, 410.16 and 180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.19, 410.16 and 180.69 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.19 : 410.16 = 180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.19/410.16 = 180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.19x = 410.16 × 180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.19x = 74,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,111.81/297.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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