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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.59, 416.16 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.59, 416.16 and 177.30 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.59 : 416.16 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.59/416.16 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.59x = 416.16 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.59x = 73,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,785.17/301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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