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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 410.28 and 180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 410.28 and 180.89 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 410.28 = 180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/410.28 = 180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 410.28 × 180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 74,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,215.55/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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