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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 410.61 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 410.61 and 179.50 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 410.61 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/410.61 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 410.61 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 73,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,704.50/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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