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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 416.23 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 416.23 and 177.28 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 416.23 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/416.23 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 416.23 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 73,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,789.25/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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