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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 411.23 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 411.23 and 179.97 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 411.23 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/411.23 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 411.23 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 74,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,009.64/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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