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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 416.68 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 416.68 and 177.66 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 416.68 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/416.68 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 416.68 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 74,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,026.92/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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