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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 416.85 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 416.85 and 177.70 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 416.85 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/416.85 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 416.85 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 74,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,074.25/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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