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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.01, 415.25 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.01, 415.25 and 176.60 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.01 : 415.25 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.01/415.25 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.01x = 415.25 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.01x = 73,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,330.19/301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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