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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.57, 412.06 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.57, 412.06 and 180.58 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.57 : 412.06 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.57/412.06 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.57x = 412.06 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.57x = 74,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,409.79/298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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