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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.51, 416.14 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.51, 416.14 and 177.17 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.51 : 416.14 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.51/416.14 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.51x = 416.14 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.51x = 73,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,727.52/301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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