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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.59, 410.63 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.59, 410.63 and 181.13 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.59 : 410.63 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.59/410.63 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.59x = 410.63 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.59x = 74,374.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,374.45/297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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