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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.55, 416.05 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.55, 416.05 and 177.17 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.55 : 416.05 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.55/416.05 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.55x = 416.05 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.55x = 73,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,709.06/301.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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