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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 415.71 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 415.71 and 176.95 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 415.71 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/415.71 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 415.71 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 73,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,558.85/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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