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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 415.75 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 415.75 and 176.95 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 415.75 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/415.75 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 415.75 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 73,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,566.96/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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