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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 411.55 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 411.55 and 180.27 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 411.55 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/411.55 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 411.55 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 74,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,190.12/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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