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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 418.61 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 418.61 and 177.30 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 418.61 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/418.61 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 418.61 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 74,219.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,219.55/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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