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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 415.53 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 415.53 and 176.76 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 415.53 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/415.53 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 415.53 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 73,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,449.08/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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