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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 415.76 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 415.76 and 176.99 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 415.76 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/415.76 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 415.76 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 73,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,584.77/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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