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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.70, 410.56 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.70, 410.56 and 179.69 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.70 : 410.56 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.70/410.56 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.70x = 410.56 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.70x = 73,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,771.02/297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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