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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 410.59 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 410.59 and 181 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 410.59 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/410.59 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 410.59 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 74,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,316.79/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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