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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 410.10 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 410.10 and 180.62 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 410.10 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/410.10 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 410.10 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 74,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,072.26/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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