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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 410.29 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 410.29 and 179.25 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 410.29 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/410.29 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 410.29 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 73,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,542.50/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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