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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 410.80 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 410.80 and 179.70 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 410.80 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/410.80 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 410.80 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 73,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,820.76/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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