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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 410.22 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 410.22 and 180.82 is: 249.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 410.22 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/410.22 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 410.22 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 74,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,175.98/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.54

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