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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 411.15 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 411.15 and 179.97 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 411.15 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/411.15 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 411.15 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 73,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,994.67/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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