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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 410.44 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 410.44 and 179.38 is: 247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 410.44 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/410.44 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 410.44 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 73,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,622.68/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.58

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