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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.37, 415.85 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.37, 415.85 and 177.03 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.37 : 415.85 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.37/415.85 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.37x = 415.85 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.37x = 73,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,617.04/301.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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