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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.72, 412.34 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.72, 412.34 and 180.70 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.72 : 412.34 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.72/412.34 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.72x = 412.34 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.72x = 74,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,507.90/298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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