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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 416.82 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 416.82 and 177.70 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 416.82 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/416.82 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 416.82 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 74,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,068.91/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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