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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.28 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.28 and 179.29 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.28 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.28 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.28 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 73,559.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,559.10/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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