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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 410.68 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 410.68 and 179.64 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 410.68 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/410.68 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 410.68 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 73,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,774.56/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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