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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 415.62 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 415.62 and 184.80 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 415.62 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/415.62 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 415.62 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 76,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,806.58/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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