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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.54, 410.58 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.54, 410.58 and 181.08 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.54 : 410.58 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.54/410.58 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.54x = 410.58 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.54x = 74,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,347.83/297.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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