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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 410.72 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 410.72 and 181.20 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 410.72 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/410.72 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 410.72 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 74,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,422.46/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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