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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 416.87 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 416.87 and 177.69 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 416.87 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/416.87 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 416.87 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 74,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,075.47/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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