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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 416.06 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 416.06 and 177.14 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 416.06 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/416.06 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 416.06 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 73,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,700.87/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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