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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.65, 410.70 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.65, 410.70 and 179.59 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.65 : 410.70 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.65/410.70 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.65x = 410.70 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.65x = 73,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,757.61/297.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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