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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.58, 410.88 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.58, 410.88 and 181.30 is: 250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.58 : 410.88 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.58/410.88 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.58x = 410.88 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.58x = 74,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,492.54/297.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.33

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