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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.91, 416.49 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.91, 416.49 and 177.55 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.91 : 416.49 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.91/416.49 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.91x = 416.49 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.91x = 73,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,947.80/301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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