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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 410.58 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 410.58 and 179.57 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 410.58 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/410.58 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 410.58 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 73,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,728.88/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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