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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 410.96 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 410.96 and 179.76 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 410.96 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/410.96 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 410.96 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 73,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,874.17/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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