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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.36 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.36 and 183.66 is: 253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.36 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.36 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.36 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 76,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,468.68/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.48

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