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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.39, 415.98 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.39, 415.98 and 177.08 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.39 : 415.98 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.39/415.98 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.39x = 415.98 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.39x = 73,661.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,661.74/301.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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