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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.03, 416.89 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.03, 416.89 and 177.72 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.03 : 416.89 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.03/416.89 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.03x = 416.89 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.03x = 74,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,087.61/302.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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