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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 410.44 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 410.44 and 181 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 410.44 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/410.44 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 410.44 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 74,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,289.64/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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