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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 416.13 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 416.13 and 183.55 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 416.13 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/416.13 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 416.13 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 76,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,378.58/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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