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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.99, 416.75 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.99, 416.75 and 177.75 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.99 : 416.75 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.99/416.75 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.99x = 416.75 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.99x = 74,077.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,077.31/301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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