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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 416.10 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 416.10 and 177.21 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 416.10 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/416.10 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 416.10 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 73,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,737.08/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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