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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.72 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.72 and 177.61 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.72 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.72 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.72 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 74,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,013.64/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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