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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 416.34 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 416.34 and 175.76 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 416.34 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/416.34 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 416.34 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 73,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,173.84/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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