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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 410.32 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 410.32 and 179.40 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 410.32 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/410.32 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 410.32 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 73,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,611.41/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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