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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.25 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.25 and 177.30 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.25 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.25 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.25 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 73,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801.13/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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