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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.16 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.16 and 180.88 is: 249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.16 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.16 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.16 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 74,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,189.74/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.56

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