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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 416.71 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 416.71 and 177.62 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 416.71 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/416.71 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 416.71 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 74,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,015.07/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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