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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 416.35 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 416.35 and 177.37 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 416.35 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/416.35 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 416.35 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 73,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,847.18/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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