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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 416.77 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 416.77 and 175.98 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 416.77 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/416.77 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 416.77 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 73,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,343.18/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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