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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 410.64 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 410.64 and 181.26 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 410.64 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/410.64 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 410.64 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 74,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,432.61/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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