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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.25, 410.25 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.25, 410.25 and 180.79 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.25 : 410.25 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.25/410.25 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.25x = 410.25 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.25x = 74,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,169.10/297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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