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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.06 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.06 and 180.76 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.06 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.06 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.06 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 74,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,122.45/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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