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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 411.07 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 411.07 and 179.86 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 411.07 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/411.07 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 411.07 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 73,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,933.57/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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