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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.53, 418.88 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.53, 418.88 and 177.49 is: 244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.53 : 418.88 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.53/418.88 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.53x = 418.88 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.53x = 74,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,344.03/303.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.93

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