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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 416.10 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 416.10 and 177.12 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 416.10 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/416.10 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 416.10 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 73,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,699.63/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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