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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 416.71 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 416.71 and 177.63 is: 245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 416.71 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/416.71 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 416.71 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 74,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,019.87/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.12

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