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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 415.99 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 415.99 and 177.10 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 415.99 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/415.99 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 415.99 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 73,671.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.83/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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