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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 416.30 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 416.30 and 177.32 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 416.30 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/416.30 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 416.30 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 73,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,815.35/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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