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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.57, 410.52 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.57, 410.52 and 179.51 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.57 : 410.52 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.57/410.52 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.57x = 410.52 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.57x = 73,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,691.55/297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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