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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 410.84 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 410.84 and 179.74 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 410.84 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/410.84 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 410.84 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 73,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,844.38/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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