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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 416.14 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 416.14 and 177.27 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 416.14 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/416.14 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 416.14 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 73,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,769.14/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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