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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 416.67 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 416.67 and 177.63 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 416.67 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/416.67 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 416.67 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 74,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,013.09/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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