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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.52 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.52 and 177.57 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.52 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.52 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.52 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 73,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,961.46/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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