Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 409.94 and 179.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 297.24, 409.94 and 179.08 is: 246.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297.24 : 409.94 = 179.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297.24/409.94 = 179.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297.24x = 409.94 × 179.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297.24x = 73,412.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,412.06/297.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246.98
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