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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 415.78 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 415.78 and 176.93 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 415.78 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/415.78 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 415.78 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 73,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,564.55/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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