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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 416.43 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 416.43 and 177.44 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 416.43 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/416.43 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 416.43 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 73,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,892.38/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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