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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.03, 415.32 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.03, 415.32 and 176.69 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.03 : 415.32 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.03/415.32 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.03x = 415.32 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.03x = 73,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,382.89/301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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