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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 416.22 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 416.22 and 177.29 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 416.22 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/416.22 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 416.22 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 73,789.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,789.56/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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