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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 415.90 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 415.90 and 177.03 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 415.90 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/415.90 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 415.90 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 73,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,626.78/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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