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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.16, 415.54 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.16, 415.54 and 176.78 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.16 : 415.54 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.16/415.54 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.16x = 415.54 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.16x = 73,459.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,459.16/301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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