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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 415.65 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 415.65 and 176.89 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 415.65 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/415.65 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 415.65 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 73,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,524.33/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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