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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.79 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.79 and 181.64 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.79 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.79 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.79 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 75,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,524.91/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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