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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.21, 415.59 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.21, 415.59 and 176.87 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.21 : 415.59 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.21/415.59 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.21x = 415.59 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.21x = 73,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,505.40/301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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