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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 410.64 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 410.64 and 181.15 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 410.64 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/410.64 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 410.64 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 74,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,387.44/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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