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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.19, 415.69 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.19, 415.69 and 176.85 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.19 : 415.69 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.19/415.69 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.19x = 415.69 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.19x = 73,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,515.89/301.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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