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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.26, 410.26 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.26, 410.26 and 179.28 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.26 : 410.26 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.26/410.26 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.26x = 410.26 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.26x = 73,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,551.41/297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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