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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.19, 411.59 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.19, 411.59 and 180.15 is: 248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.19 : 411.59 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.19/411.59 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.19x = 411.59 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.19x = 74,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,146.28/298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.65

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