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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 415.96 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 415.96 and 177.09 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 415.96 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/415.96 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 415.96 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 73,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,662.36/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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