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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 410.34 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 410.34 and 180.92 is: 249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 410.34 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/410.34 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 410.34 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 74,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,238.71/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.69

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