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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 412.28 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 412.28 and 180.65 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 412.28 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/412.28 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 412.28 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 74,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,476.32/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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