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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.93, 416.64 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.93, 416.64 and 177.57 is: 245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.93 : 416.64 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.93/416.64 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.93x = 416.64 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.93x = 73,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,982.76/301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.03

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