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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 415.44 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 415.44 and 176.70 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 415.44 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/415.44 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 415.44 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 73,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,408.25/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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