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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.58 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.58 and 180.92 is: 249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.58 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.58 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.58 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 74,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643.97/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.71

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