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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.43, 416.06 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.43, 416.06 and 177.11 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.43 : 416.06 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.43/416.06 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.43x = 416.06 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.43x = 73,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,685.42/301.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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