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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 410.56 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 410.56 and 181.04 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 410.56 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/410.56 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 410.56 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 74,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,327.78/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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