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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.29, 415.68 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.29, 415.68 and 183.17 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.29 : 415.68 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.29/415.68 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.29x = 415.68 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.29x = 76,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,138.03/301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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