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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.21 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.21 and 175.63 is: 242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.21 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.21 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.21 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 73,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,099.40/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.34

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