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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 416.26 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 416.26 and 177.33 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 416.26 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/416.26 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 416.26 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 73,815.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,815.39/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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