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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.22, 451.67 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.22, 451.67 and 177.87 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.22 : 451.67 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.22/451.67 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.22x = 451.67 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.22x = 80,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,338.54/301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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