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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.70 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.70 and 176.99 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.70 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.70 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.70 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 73,576.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,576.95/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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