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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 415.64 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 415.64 and 175.20 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 415.64 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/415.64 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 415.64 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 72,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,820.13/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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