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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.26 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.26 and 177.26 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.26 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.26 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.26 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 73,786.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,786.25/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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