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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 415.97 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 415.97 and 177.13 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 415.97 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/415.97 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 415.97 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 73,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677.80/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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