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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 416.19 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 416.19 and 177.25 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 416.19 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/416.19 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 416.19 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 73,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,769.68/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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